DIY Backyard Garden Pond (step-by-step)

In todays video I finally got round to making my new DIY ‘above ground pond’, with all DIY filtration! Hope you enjoy!!!! 😊

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Amazon Affiliates links:

AquaMax Eco Classic 5500 (the main pump i used):

Bermuda Breeze10 Air Pump:

Plastic Filter Grids i used for creating the void space in the bottom of the filter:

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Other products I used in the video:

The 1000L Laguna tub I used for the pond itself - I got mine from my local fish shop ‘World of Water’ but its also being sold by lots of places online - just search ‘980L Laguna tub’.

The ‘240L Wheelie bin’, i used for the mechanical filter, I got on eBay.

I will continue to add to this list of where I got all the products for this build from, but if there is anything in particular that you are interested in, that isn’t currently on the list, drop me and comment, and I’ll let you know!

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Thinking of using a wheelie bin/ trash can to make a filter?

Please read the following:

Using a wheelie bin/ trash can to make a pond filter is a bit of a debated topic, some people say the plastics used to make them are toxic and harmful to fish. From my research I have not found any evidence to support this, I have however seen a lot of people use them with no problems what so ever. However, it is obviously possible that some are made from different types of plastic. Also, most plastic containers (including wheelie bins/ trash cans) will have a symbol on them somewhere (probably under the lid) which you can look up online to check that it’s not made of anything toxic that could be released into the water. That all being said I do urge you to do your own research, and make your own informed decision on if you want to go ahead.

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All music courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

[yukukai]

I am Japanese, so sorry if my translation is wrong.
It was very helpful.
I look forward to seeing more in the future.

[highanddryful]

I placed a four tier plastic vegetable stand into the trash wheelie bin and packed each of the four plastic shelves with media from course sponge at the bottom to fine sponge at the top. When the sponge needs cleaning I simply lift out the plastic vegetable shelf stand and spray the whole thing with a high pressure hose.
I also drilled a hole at the bottom of the bin and fitted a drain cap so it makes it easy to drain the dirty water when I begin cleaning.

[jennjennnnnn]

I’m amazed at how simple you made this. No over complication of anything and a beautiful result!

[mathewadams]

This was so great to watch. I love how you arent using tons of expensive equipment and supplies. This is way more like what the average person could do.

[Majjie]

All I can say is WOW, you have thought of absolutely everything. Loved the details.

[ahorton]

As someone who wants a pond, I found this very helpful, thank you.

[JustAnotherAsianGuy]

your a smart builder .... everything looks good and yeah keep it bare on the pond ... so you can clean easy .... i like it

[MrSonoru]

While I do not understand why this video popped up on my recommended, I definitely learned a thing or two that will help with future projects I was planning to take on around the house!
Amazing work, well done.

[kennyangel]

That is an awesome build and one that inspired me a lot to build something like this in my garden! One thing I would have done differently is use the water coming from the mechanical filter to go directly into the gravel filter (by gravity, maybe setting the latter one a little lower) and thus having mechanically clean water only in the gravel filter.

[summerfox]

That's why we say now days, that's the way they use to make them. I drove my father's back in 1977, they were so simple but oh boy they were efficient

[essef.]

I watch your vids for a year and then see this hit 323k in 10 days. Good work buddy!

[sharmie]

This is exactly what Im looking for. Thank you for sharing. Love from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[colinheslet]

This was an amazing build! Saved this for further use for my backyard pond build. Have a Rubbermaid 300 gallon stock tank to set up!

[sharonsaunders]

Thanks for your pond building you have given me many ideas to build my own.

[MrTidjon]

Nice one! Loved the way you got the wood framing around it (stealing the idea 🙂). The only thing I might do different, wouldn't put the bog filter exit facing the mechanical one. One of those would get a "L" shaped end to create a circular water current.
Cheers from Portugal

[PERKINS]

What a fantastic film!
I am so impressed with the great job you made, your attention to detail, and the simple, clear, and honest commentary.
I was totally absorbed and thrilled to see the end result !!!
Super job, well done mate !!!
- I also immediately watched the follow on film and all looks amazing!!!!

[TobiasHolenstein]

Wow! Great job with this bro! You are quite the carpenter. It really looks great. I agree with you on keeping the bottom of the pond bare for easy maintenance

[danielliptrott]

Just stumbled upon your channel its really good its really impossible to get fed up with aquariums and ponds. Great stuff well done mate 👍

[nightlite]

I'm an aquarium guy really, but I was fascinated by your build. I had a few concerns as I was watching, so there were a few sharp breaths, but you addressed the concerns as you went and I exhaled in relief. It looks really nice too.

I think the mechanical filtration could be done better, but it would cost a lot on a pond scale, so I think as a cheaper set up you did well. I'm not a fan of alfagrog, so that's the only thing I would change out.

[kiddwong]

Nice build mate. Really like the attention to detail in terms of having it all nicely tucked away with wood cladding. The two separate filters seems a bit redundant. I've got a similar above ground setup and just have a bog filter. Crystal clear and well balanced waters.